Civic Poll D-Day: The Schedule, The Process, and The Restrictions

Important Polls

Monday’s elections to preside over 116 municipalities and seven companies will be closely contested in many places

Here’s how it goes

11.00: Oath taking of elected members

12.30: Election of mayors, deputy mayors of municipal companies, mayors and deputy mayors.

Quorum – the presence of a minimum number of members – is required within one hour of the start of the process.

If a quorum is not reached, an election will be held the next day.

If only one name is offered, no selection will be made.

In case of two or more people competing, the election is made by show of hands.

Seating groups will be organized on a party basis.

The district collector has the authority to deploy power to the facilities.

No rallies or marches will be allowed near city hall.

If people gather within 200 meters of the venues, the police will intervene.